PRESTAR

The PRESTAR program is an introduction to the fundamentals of figure skating for CanSkaters between Stage 3 and Stage 6.

Upon their coach’s recommendation, a CanSkater can register for an accelerated PreStar program. This combined program offers the CanSkater early exposure to the fundamentals of figure skating while they are still progressing to their Badge 6 in their CanSkate session.

Early introduction to these fundamentals allow skaters to master edges, crossovers, stronger backward skating, agility, speed and endurance.

A CSA approved helmet (no cage) is required for the PreStar session, if your child is on CanSkate stage 4 and 5. Upon completion of Stage 6, under the coaches discretion, your child can enter into our Star 1 program without a helmet, or with a CSA approved Halo (a special helmet for figure skating). 

PreStar  sessions will work on these disciplines: 

Skills, FreeSkate elements and Dance

STAR 1 Skaters that have mastered the skills they have learned, will be evaluated by a coach in each discipline when ready! 

Below are some videos of what skating skills your skater would be learning to be successful in the StarSkate program!